- Initial health history and musculoskeletal assessment.
- Personalized manual treatment for soft tissue and joint issues.
- Pain relief for muscular tension and movement restrictions.
- Home care guidance to support recovery and prevention.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Allies Integrated Health
Unit 5 - 101 Burnside Rd West, Victoria, BC, V9A 1B7
About Ryks Ryks (he/him) is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) hailing from small-town Comox, BC. After obtaining his diploma in Massage Therapy from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in Victoria, he learned to love this bustling little community he now calls home. Now, as a practising healthcare professional, Ryks is dedicated to providing comprehensive rehabilitation through evidence-based manual and exercise therapies. As a therapist, Ryks is a listener first, and a talker second, ensuring a patient-centered approach that puts the needs of those under his care foremost. A fundamental belief he holds dearly is that no patient should have to advocate for themself to get the care they deserve, and that the hard part should end as soon as they set foot in his office. Patients who find the most success working with Ryks are those with a strong willingness to improve, whether from orthopeadic or neurological injury, pre and post-operative conditions, or chronic concerns. Despite being new to the profession, Ryks yearns to understand the nervous system, having studied it with great curiosity through his education. In treating chronic and neurological conditions, he draws inspiration from works such as ‘The Brain That Changes Itself’ by Dr. Norman Doidge, and ‘The Master and His Emissary’ by Dr. Iain McGilchrist, leveraging neuroplasticity to improve patient outcomes. When he’s not at work, Ryks enjoys long-distance running and swimming, exploring the beautiful Canadian west coast to which he belongs. Otherwise, you’ll find him indoors playing the guitar or enjoying a good video game.
Available for new patients only. Please note, if you are booking with a practitioner who is new to our clinic, or someone who has recently received their RMT License, we may not be able to provide direct-billing during this transitional period. Please note we may need to charge your card and have you submit to your insurance after. If you rely on direct-billing at this time, please reach out and we will do what we can to accommodate you.